APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents

• Reimbursement form for training costs

Who is eligible?

• Construction companies in Quebec
• Employers with CCQ-certified workers

Eligible expenses

• Direct and indirect training costs for eligible workers covered by the Fonds de formation des salariés de l’industrie de la construction (FFSIC), including classroom or online courses recognized by the CCQ.
• Development and organization costs for customized training tailored to the company’s workforce, when approved and funded by the FFSIC.
• Accommodation expenses for eligible workers attending approved training activities, when assumed by the FFSIC.
• Transportation expenses for eligible workers directly related to participation in approved training, when assumed by the FFSIC.
• Indemnities and financial incentives paid to eligible workers (e.g., compensation related to training hours or reserve of insurance), as specified by the CCQ’s indemnity table.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Step 1: Choose the training
  • Consult the course directory.
  • Select the training and note the group number.
• Step 2: Register
  • Call Info perfectionnement at 1-888-902-2222 and provide the group number, or
  • Use the CCQ online registration button on the course page.
• Step 3: Ask for company training support
  • Contact the CCQ’s Service de formation aux entreprises.
  • You may also contact APCHQ for the process and your training needs.
• Step 4: Request reimbursement if applicable
  • Download the reimbursement form for training costs.

• Training activities are recognized by the Fonds de formation des salariés de l’industrie de la construction (FFSIC).
• Most registrations do not involve registration fees for participants, except in specified exceptional cases.
• Eligible workers automatically receive the financial incentives to which they are entitled when they attend 100% of the scheduled training time.
• Customized corporate training can be organized either at the company’s head office or in a dedicated training room, provided it is directly related to the trades and involves at least eight employees.